A personal insight into one of our senior associates, David Attia, by Telegraph & Argus

Where were you born?

Queen Charlotte's Hospital, London

Where did you start your working life?

At the Dunlopillo Division of Dunlop Ltd, based at Pannel in Harrogate, as a foreign correspondant

What were your ambitions - and do you still have any?

 Work hard at something you enjoy and see the world ....

Would you rather be doing something else?

 No, as a part-time associate, I have the best of both worlds.

What do you regard as your biggest achievement?

Helping Dunlopillo win a Queens Award for Export and almost 10 years later winning a Queens Award for Export at Astracast ... and subsequently meeting the Queen at Buckingham Palace!

What are your key tips for success?

 Follow your instincts and build a good team around you.

What regrets do you have?

None

How do you relax?

I enjoy sport, music, travel (now with my wife and friends, rather than work) , the theatre and try to keep as fit as possible.

What are your hobbies / pastimes / outside interests?

Mountain biking, road cycling, walking and I am a lifelong fan of Bradford City AFC (I've seen the highs and lows!)

What is your favourite book, film, play and song?

No specific favourites, but I enjoy live music and going to the theatre.

Who is your hero?

Not sure about a hero but I greatly admire John Simpson, the BBC World editor - what a life he's having.

What do you think of Bradford and its prospects?

It is a really exciting time, there are so many great initiatives taking place across the city that are beginning to make a difference for the long term.